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GGWB Podcast – Facebook Page

June 3, 2016 Filed under: Leave a Comment

The Good Guys Wear Black Podcast now has a Facebook Page.  I'll post episodes (and other interesting things) there. … [Read more...]

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Discerning Vocations: Online Live Interview with Fr. Anthony and Fr. John

May 9, 2016 Filed under: 3 Comments

Fr. Anthony Perkins, editor-in-chief of Good Guys Wear Black, will be interviewed live, online on Thursday, May 19th at 9pm EST/6pm PST. "You're On with Fr. John", the live online program by host Fr. John A. Peck, will feature Fr. Anthony Perkins (and a few other visitors), as we answer questions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, News, Preparation, Vocation Tagged With: vocations

Narcissistic Clericalism by Abbot Tryphon

April 20, 2016 Filed under: Leave a Comment

Narcissistic Clericalism by Abbot Tryphon Posted to The Morning Offering (April 19, 2016) “Clericalism shouldn’t have anything to do with Christianity” For those who know me, they would not be surprised to hear that I am anti-clerical. I am sickened when I witness clergy who expect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Tagged With: clergy, narcissism, Pope, Tryphon

A Few Thoughts on Narcissism in the Priesthood

April 18, 2016 Filed under: 2 Comments

One of the most popular (and useful) GGWB articles of all time is "Signs in a Congregation That a Leader Has Covert Narcissistic Personality Disorder"  If you look at the comments to that article, you will see indicators of something that researchers have confirmed: 1) the proportion of pathological … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, General, Leadership, Pastoral Tagged With: Leadership, narcissist, narcissistic personality disorder, narcissistic spiritual leadership, NDS, priest, Vocation

On Starting at a New Parish (AFR Podcast and Notes)

March 21, 2016 Filed under: Leave a Comment

The Podcast is here. Review: Ten (Eleven!) Commandments for Pastors New to a Congregation In a previous post and podcast, I reviewed Rev. Lawrence W. Farris’ book Ten Commandments for Pastors Leaving a Congregation. It was full of good advice to help set your successor and the parish you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Pastoral, Preaching, Preparation, Priest, Vocation Tagged With: assignment, moving, priest, Vocation

Search the Scriptures (AFR): On Corrupt Clergy

March 15, 2016 Filed under: 4 Comments

One of the podcasts I used to listen to religiously (pardon the pun) was Presvetera Dr. Jeannie Constantinou's "Search the Scriptures" on Ancient Faith Radio.  Presvetera Jeannie is an accomplished academic biblical scholar with a great love for God, the Church, Scriptures, and Patristic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Leadership, News, Pastoral, Priest Tagged With: AFR, clergy corruption, podcast

Announcement: GGWB now has an AFR podcast!

February 6, 2016 Filed under: 1 Comment

Good Guys Wear Black A Podcast for Priests Who Need Priests This podcast is designed to provide information, encouragement, and entertainment for priests, other clergy, and those who love them. We’ll talk about self-care and the many joys and challenges that come with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Preparation, Priest, Seminary, Vocation Tagged With: Ancient Faith Radio, podcast

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